Hello SJAA members and other!

There are a few items of interest I'd like to tell you about.

We have a wonderful speaker for this Saturday's SJAA General Meeting.  
Local "star observer" Bob Jardine has agreed to speak on his observing
experiences using the Astronomical League's Observing Programs.  You can
see a nice listing of the programs here, along with the pins you receive
for completing each.

http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/AlphabeticObservingClubs.html

Bob is an excellent observer, who has completed many of the AL programs.  
His experiences should be informative and interesting - and provide great
incentive especially for beginners out there.  Bob is also an ALCOR (AL
Coordinator) and can help you choose a program for your level and enjoyment.

Please come Saturday night to welcome Bob.  SJAA has a social time from
7:30  to 8, then the talk begins.  SJAA will have some refreshment for its
guests, and if you'd like to bring something to share, that's welcome too!

SJAA also has a board of directors meeting from 6 to 7:30 same night.  
Everyone is welcome to attend and either enjoy the show, or participate and
help guide the club.  New ideas, new people, welcome!

Lastly, I want to mention Lick Observatory's Music Of The Spheres Concert
Series.  It is in full swing and a worthwhile evening of music and
astronomy in a beautiful and historic location.  Help support this
wonderful program by attending a concert, and enjoying views through some
of the famous instruments "on the mountain".  You can get a copy of a flyer
@ Lick Volunteer website

http://www.hallsvalley.org/lickvolunteers/2012_Music_of_the_Spheres.pdf

and more detailed information about concerts @

http://www.ucolick.org/public/music.html

See you Saturday!

Mark